Culturally Diverse Alum
Akuch Anyieth
"It's a great course, it will transform you."
Nathalie Farah
"Everything I needed was within me."
New South Wales
2023 Cohort - Pathways to Politics for Women at UNSW Sydney
Mariam Riza
"We all want to build a better Australia."
Victoria
2022 Cohort - Speeches in Victorian Parliament
National Indigenous Times
How people power set Sophie Bougoure on a pathway to politics
Cr. Sophie Bougoure of Western Downs Regional Council, with Floyd Leedie, CEO and Gary White, Chairperson the Goondir Health Services “Wunna Yarn, Wunna Cut” mobile barber shop counselling service.
Testimonials
Anasina Gray-Barberio MP, Victorian Parliament
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council
Anasina Gray-Barberio has become the first-ever Samoan/Pasifika woman MP to be sworn into the Victorian Parliament. Ms Gray-Barberio, a social justice campaigner and community leader who is passionate about climate change and has a background in health, founded Engage Pasifika, an organisation aimed to advance Pasifika health equity. "It means a lot, it opens doors and pathways for our people and women," she said. "Hopefully inspires our younger generation to consider politics as a way to impact and make changes in our communities."
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council
Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton City Council “I am genuinely impressed by the positive impact of the Pathway to Politics program in empowering women with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to step into the realm of politics across all government levels. This well-thought-out program is pivotal in driving change and elevating the presence of women in Australian politics. As a migrant woman actively engaged in politics, I am particularly delighted to witness the program's accessibility and affordability to women from diverse backgrounds, including those with culturally diverse and migrant experiences.”
Candid Conversations
Torres Strait Women Making History
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
Torres Strait Women Making History
12 March 2024
In collaboration with Deadly Politics, we present this historic Candid Conversation with First Nations women contesting seats in the Torres Strait Local Government Elections on 16 March 2024. Join us to hear from Elsie Seriat OAM and Regina Turner who are both contesting Mayoral seats and Pauline Ahwang nominating as a counsellor.
2023 NSW Election Candidates
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
Torres Strait Women Making History
13 March 2023
Join us for this thrilling event where we talk to four culturally diverse candidates running in the NSW State Election, including: Lynda-June Coe (Greens), Hugo Chan (Elizabeth Farrelly Independents), Charishma Kaliyanda (Labor), and Isaac Nasedra (Greens).
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
12 May 2022
Our panel of Aboriginal Women Candidates for Federal Election includes Senator Dorinda Cox for Greens WA; Tabatha Young for Labor in the seat of Bonner QLD; Cr Trish Frail running in Parkes for Greens NSW and Jackie Bennett is No. 2 Senator for the Australian Federation Party QLD.
Women Leading Locally (Victoria)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
Federal Election: Aboriginal Women Candidates
29 March 2023
Women Leading Locally is an initiative of the Victorian Government delivered by the Institute of Community Directors Australia in partnership with Women for Election. In this webinar, we hear about the journey of Women of Colour Councillors in Victoria. Guest speakers include Cr Anab Mohamud, Cr Sahan Ramesh and Deputy Mayor Nicky Luo. (This webinar is open to program participants only.)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
2 December 2021
A lively conversation with four culturally diverse candidates running in the NSW Local Government Elections: Aunty Barbara Keeley of Randwick Council; Lewis Burns of Dubbo Regional Council; Emelda Davis at City of Sydney; and Sujan Selventhiran for of Cumberland City Council.
Women of Colour Councillors (NSW)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
People of Colour Candidates (NSW)
11 August 2021
Celebrating three Women of Colour Councillors featuring Clr Nadia Saleh (Canterbury Bankstown NSW), Clr Charishma Kaliyanda (Liverpool NSW) and Clr Sera Yilmaz (Fairfield City Council).
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
14 July 2021
This NAIDOC Candid Conversation features Clr Dominic Wy Kanak (Waverley Council), Clr Kodi Bryant (Warrumbungle Shire Council) and Lord Mayor Candidate Yvonne Weldon (City of Sydney).
Aboriginal Women Candidates (WA)
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
17 Feb 2021
Kimberley Women Making Politics History in Western Australia featuring Labor candidate Divina D’Anna, Nationals candidate Milli Hills, and Greens candidate Naomi Pigram.
Women of Colour MPs
Aboriginal Candidates & Councillors (NSW)
Women of Colour MPs
3 Nov 2020
Our launch event featured Shadow Minister Linda Burney MP (Labur), Senator Mehreen Faruqi (Greens), Jenny Long MP (Greens) and Kaushaliya Vaghela MP (Labor).